he used to complain of a bad taste in his mouth but I think that was it
hes at work now and it was a year or so ago so can ask him later

I am I have just realized on escitalopramp
have been on prozac for 2 years and just been changed to this a month ago
I have had no side affects

have you just started taking it?

Sat Jan 26, 2008 1:12 pm

*#Sarah#*

Joined: Sat Apr 28, 2007 9:43 pmPosts: 0Location: Greater Manchester

HELEN26 wrote:

he used to complain of a bad taste in his mouth but I think that was ithes at work now and it was a year or so ago so can ask him later

I am I have just realized on escitalopramphave been on prozac for 2 years and just been changed to this a month agoI have had no side affects

have you just started taking it?

ive been on it since callum was about 3 weeks. its making me really itchy and sweaty the doc in the hospital wouldnt change it.

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Sat Jan 26, 2008 1:15 pm

HELEN26

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Joined: Sat Jun 24, 2006 9:22 pmPosts: 583Location: yorkshire

hmmmmmmmmmmm suppose Ive been a bit itchy but didnt think it was linked to them??
what does your own doc say?

Sat Jan 26, 2008 1:22 pm

PinkiPops

Joined: Fri Sep 07, 2007 4:34 pmPosts: 0Location: Lancashire

I took it, the only side effect I had was that it made me feel worse for about 2 months, which the doctor warned me about but it did work after that, these kinds of things can be really hit and miss, if you think they are giving you side effects your doctor should be able to change to smething that suits your body better!

xx

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Sat Jan 26, 2008 1:43 pm

HELEN26

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Joined: Sat Jun 24, 2006 9:22 pmPosts: 583Location: yorkshire

hubby just rang me and I asked him and yeah he said it made him sweat real bad

Sat Jan 26, 2008 1:44 pm

*#Sarah#*

Joined: Sat Apr 28, 2007 9:43 pmPosts: 0Location: Greater Manchester

HELEN26 wrote:

hmmmmmmmmmmm suppose Ive been a bit itchy but didnt think it was linked to them??what does your own doc say?

last time i went he just said stick with it. im going back on monday because im scratching so much i end up bleeding

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Sat Jan 26, 2008 3:12 pm

diver77

Joined: Fri Sep 07, 2007 10:51 pmPosts: 0Location: Cheshire

Hiya,

I just looked the side effects up of citalopram.......

The most common side effects associated with citalopram are nausea, dry mouth, vomiting, excessive sweating, headache, tremor, drowsiness, and inability to sleep.
Overall, between 1 in 6 and 1 in 5 persons experience a side effect. Citalopram is also associated with sexual dysfunction.
Some patients may experience withdrawal reactions upon stopping citalopram.
Symptoms of withdrawal include dizziness, tingling sensations, tiredness, vivid dreams, and irritability or poor mood.

If you aren't happy with the docs advice I would ask for a second opinion as I am sue there must be alternative treatments available